CAPCA opens Crisis Utility Assistance Program

The Community Action Program for Central Arkansas will begin a Crisis Utility Assistance program beginning March 5

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By Staff reports

The Sun-Times - Heber Springs, AR

By Staff reports

Posted Mar. 1, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jun 29, 2012 at 11:15 AM

By Staff reports

Posted Mar. 1, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jun 29, 2012 at 11:15 AM

Heber Springs, Ark.

The Community Action Program for Central Arkansas will begin a Crisis Utility Assistance program beginning March 5. This will be for gas, propane and electric only. Applications will be taken Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The first 15 clients in the morning and the first 15 clients in the afternoon will be seen.

The office will be closed every day from 12 to 1 p.m. for lunch.

All interested applicants must provide proof of their household income for the previous month for all household members 18 years of age or older, proof or lack of child support for all single parent households. If a household has not had income during the preview month, they must obtain a history of claim from the Employment Security Division. Applicants will also need to provide a copy of their most recent utility bill.

Applicants must have disconnect or shut-off notice to qualify. They are also continuing regular assistance.

No determination can be made until all the requested information has been received.